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NBA Draft grades for every team: Why Lakers, Jazz get top marks while Heat leave questions

The Lakers got the shooting they desperately need, while the Pistons and Bucks continue to confuse.

Sam Vecenie72

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers

John Hollinger23

Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie

John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie225

2024 NBA second-round mock draft: What to look for on Day 2, including Bronny James

Sam Vecenie113

NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James stands alone atop list of power forwards

John Hollinger25

The real story underlying the French talent invasion of the NBA

Of the 14 players to go in the first seven picks in the last two NBA drafts, five have been from France.

John Hollinger174

Final 2024 NBA mock draft: Why we're expecting an unpredictable night

From the Hawks' selection at No. 1 all the way down, this year's draft is expected to be difficult to predict.

Sam Vecenie81

With Mikal Bridges trade, Knicks are all in, but now they must prove it

The Knicks make this trade only if they believe it vaults them into the NBA’s elite.

Fred Katz95

How the Nova Knicks went all in, stole the NBA Draft's spotlight

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

Zach Harper and Shams Charania9

NBA free agency 2024: Paul George, OG Anunoby top strong group of small forwards

Multiple 3-and-D starting-caliber wings could be available, making this easily the best positional market this summer.

John Hollinger23

The Knicks' blockbuster Mikal Bridges swing, plus England's confusing Euros run

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! I got mad about the video game. The NBA Draft starts today. This whole section was supposed to be about that … until the Brooklyn Nets decided to intervene. Quickly: The Nets traded guard Mikal Bridges across town to the Knicks for a staggering four unprotected first-round picks, plus another protected first and other draft incentives. It is a massive price to pay for the 27-year-old, who has become one of the league’s most coveted...

Chris Branch12

Mikal Bridges trade breakdown, and why two players not in the draft loom over the event

Cooper Flagg is the unspoken catalyst for a pair of blockbuster deals.

John Hollinger140

2024 NBA Draft trends to watch: Teams, first-round picks, class value

There will be a lot to watch over the next two days, from what some teams of interest will do to new trends to watch for.

Mike Vorkunov32

Mikal Bridges trade grades: Did Knicks, Nets and Rockets all win?

Why this Knicks-Nets-Rockets trade might be the first win-win-win we've seen in a while.

Zach Harper384

Nets trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks, per sources: Why he's the star New York needs

New York finally lands the previously faceless star it’s prepared for since the current administration took over in 2020.

Fred Katz and Shams Charania416

NBA Mock Draft 2024: What are Atlanta Hawks up to? That mystery hovers over this week

Zaccharie Risacher? Donovan Clingan? Alex Sarr? A trade? Atlanta holds all the cards, and few have a sense for how it'll play them.

Sam Vecenie115

NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards

This summer's shooting guard crop is light at the top but heavy on specialists and 3-and-D role players whom teams tend to love.

John Hollinger28

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Alexandre Sarr and top big men

Sarr is far from a sure thing. His defensive potential is sky-high, but there are questions about his offense reaching those heights.

David Aldridge47

NBA Draft 2024: John Hollinger’s Top 75 prospects, featuring Bronny James and more

Our front-office insider breaks down the games and potential of the top names in this year's draft.

John Hollinger163

What are the biggest NBA Draft needs for each team? Assessing all 30 young cores

What does your team need in the draft? We take a look at all 30 franchises, their recent drafts and identify their top priorities.

Law Murray20

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on Risacher and top forward prospects

Having multi-dimensional wings who can handle, shoot, facilitate and score and who can switch and defend is a must for NBA title contenders.

David Aldridge36

Is the 2024 NBA Draft really as bad as they say? Plus, evaluating older prospects, draft talent

Sam Vecenie and Mike Vorkunov discuss a few big-picture topics surrounding one of the most unique drafts in years.

Mike Vorkunov and Sam Vecenie60

2024 NBA Draft Confidential: Coaches, executives, scouts on top guard prospects

This year's draft isn't that bad. Someone will draft a future All-Star, maybe an All-NBA player. There are always diamonds in the rough.

David Aldridge118

Top 100 NBA Draft prospects in 2024: Tiers, final rankings, analysis and Big Board

Want to know everything possible about the 2024 NBA Draft class? I dive deep with more than 130,000 words on this year's prospects.

Sam Vecenie109

Imagining a mock 2024 NBA Draft using only college basketball's best prospects

Kentucky's Reed Sheppard and UConn's Stephon Castle lead our picks highlighting the top players from NCAA teams.

The Athletic College Basketball55

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